The Bucket List

11/12/11

Mount Royal Fine Foods

It sounds ridiculous, but it's true—I went on several dates in this grocery store.

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10/11/11

Amity Creek Trail

Of course, the best trails are the ones closest to where you happen to live. I grew up near Hawk's Ridge, and the Amity Trail has a special place in my heart.

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08/05/11

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

I like apples. Correction: I love, crave, and seek out apples or anything made of apples. But, despite my love for apples, I have a sweet tooth whose cravings cannot be satisfied by a mere fruit. Chocolate-dipped, caramel-rolled, candy-coated, sugar-glazed—now that’s more like it! The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Canal Park gives me a variety of rich options in which to satisfy my sweet tooth.

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08/01/11

No-Name Bike Trail

My newest heat-induced trail discovery is a wonderful path that runs alongside the North Shore Scenic Railroad--no, it is not the Lakewalk--and is the smoothest ride I've ever experienced in Duluth . . . with a few heart-pounding hiccups.

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07/23/11

Maritime Museum

In Canal Park, walking along the boardwalk towards the lighthouse and bridge, you’ll come across horse-drawn carriages, bike rental, a little boat that sells mini donuts, a few dozen seagulls, and a few anchors that have retired to the shore and now serve as climbing apparatuses and lawn decorations. These anchors have a greater story than just of the kid who tripped and hit his head; they pay tribute to Duluth’s shipping history, but did you know that they could also double as tombstones? The Duluth Maritime Museum located right next to the lift bridge at the end of the boardwalk is the place to learn fun facts about Duluth’s shipping history. The museum contains maps wrinkled and yellowed by use and age, newspaper clippings, artistic renderings, detailed models,...